Bez-Et-Esparon, a region in the Gard department of southern France, serves as a gateway to the Cévennes National Park and is situated within the Pays Viganais. The area features a diverse landscape, characterized by the confluence of the Arre and Merlanson rivers, limestone peaks, dense forests of heather, beech, and pine, and verdant plains. This varied terrain makes Bez-Et-Esparon suitable for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
Bez-Et-Esparon offers…
86
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4.6
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Average rating
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4.7
(3)
13
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
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15
hikers
8.55km
02:40
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
hikers
19.4km
06:35
980m
990m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
15.1km
04:59
690m
680m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
riders
73.5km
05:24
1,580m
1,580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

63
riders
40.3km
03:21
1,330m
1,330m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
51.3km
03:48
1,220m
1,220m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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71
riders
41.5km
02:43
570m
570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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596
riders
109km
05:43
2,020m
2,020m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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88
riders
76.3km
03:39
1,040m
1,040m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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36
riders
59.2km
03:07
970m
970m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

42
riders
40.2km
02:42
1,310m
1,320m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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45
riders
31.0km
02:26
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39
riders
37.4km
03:27
960m
960m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37
riders
53.9km
04:35
1,120m
1,120m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
28.6km
02:40
670m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
runners
6.69km
00:43
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
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25.3km
03:37
1,200m
1,200m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
runners
26.1km
03:40
1,100m
1,100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
22.6km
03:21
1,020m
1,020m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bez-Et-Esparon offers a range of outdoor activities including touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and jogging. The region features 9 routes on komoot, which have an average rating of 4.53 stars from over 12,000 visitors.
Bez-Et-Esparon is located in the Gard department of southern France. It serves as a gateway to the Cévennes National Park and is part of the picturesque Pays Viganais region.
Hiking trails in Bez-Et-Esparon wind through forested landscapes, offering views and access to riverbanks. Examples include a 6.6-mile [10.7 km] trail starting from Aumessas and an 5.3-mile [8.5 km] loop near Aumessas Viaduct. Further information is available in the Hiking around Bez-Et-Esparon guide.
Bez-Et-Esparon and the Pays Viganais region offer numerous small, scenic roads ideal for touring cycling. Cyclists can explore traditional villages and greenways, such as the Voie Verte in the Arre Valley. The Cycling around Bez-Et-Esparon guide provides more details.
The region provides diverse landscapes for road cycling, including small, deserted roads and challenging passes within the Cévennes. Electric bikes are also an option for ascents to areas like the Cirque de Navacelles. Detailed routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Bez-Et-Esparon guide.
Bez-Et-Esparon is part of the Pays Viganais, which features three marked mountain biking itineraries in the Arre Valley. These routes range from easy to difficult, traversing villages, forests, plateaus, and rivers. The MTB Trails around Bez-Et-Esparon guide offers specific trail information.
The Voie Verte (greenway) in the Arre Valley is suitable for families and leads to swimming areas and traditional Cévennes villages. This route provides a safe and enjoyable cycling experience for various skill levels. The Cycling around Bez-Et-Esparon guide can assist in planning.
Bez-Et-Esparon is characterized by the confluence of the Arre and Merlanson rivers, and limestone peaks like Esparon, which offers panoramic views. The landscape includes dense forests of heather, beech, and pine, along with verdant plains and numerous streams.
Komoot offers several guides for Bez-Et-Esparon, including Cycling around Bez-Et-Esparon, Road Cycling Routes around Bez-Et-Esparon, Hiking around Bez-Et-Esparon, MTB Trails around Bez-Et-Esparon, and Running Trails around Bez-Et-Esparon.
Tourism information for Bez-Et-Esparon is managed by the Office de Tourisme Sud Cévennes. Their official website is www.sudcevennes.com, and the general contact email is contact@sudcevennes.com. The phone number for their Le Vigan office is 04 67 81 01 72.
Yes, Bez-Et-Esparon offers opportunities for jogging. Komoot provides a dedicated guide, Running Trails around Bez-Et-Esparon, which details suitable routes for runners in the area.

